About Abby Turner

I am originally from New Hampshire and moved to the Cincinnati area in 2003. I am a single mom to my two amazing boys, Eli (10) and Ethan (8). We currently live on the West Side of Cincinnati in Cheviot. I have a degree in healthcare management and work full-time in Cincinnati. I have shared parenting of my boys, so when we are together, we are sure to make the most of our time! Whether it's seeing Madcap Puppets, exploring the numerous local parks, enjoying the Cincinnati Pops, or cheering on our Cincinnati Redlegs, I strive to expose my boys to as many aspects of culture that I can! We have LOVED all the opportunities to explore Cincinnati and everything it has to offer families! We are avid Reds fans so you will likely find us at Great American Ballpark quite a bit during baseball season. It's our 2nd home during the summer! I enjoy music (I've played piano for 30 years) as well as being crafty (as time allows!), making crazy cool cakes, and relaxing with my boys, my fiance', and our dog Frankie! At this point in my life, there's really no where else I'd rather be, than here in Cincinnati with my family!

As a full-time working single mom with two very active children and a non-stop busy schedule of my own, meal planning in advance is an absolute necessity. If I have a meal plan menu set up for the week, that’s at least ONE thing I don’t have to think about after a long day. There […]

Every year we make a list of our New Year’s resolutions. And, for the most part, we don’t accomplish what’s on that list. We end the year with a bit of disappointment that we didn’t accomplish the goals we set out to reach. I’m done with the disappointment in myself for not completing – heck who […]

I don’t have a “mom tribe” like you often hear many moms mention. I tend to not fit in to many social settings. I am not like most moms I meet. Growing up, I lived a somewhat sheltered life kept away from many of the societal norms. I couldn’t listen to the radio or go to the movies. […]

This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Whole Foods Market, however we would not partner with a business we did not feel brought value to our readers. The Cincinnati Moms Blog team enjoys shopping at Whole Foods Market and loves sharing helpful ideas with our giving and thankful readers.Blessing: “A beneficial thing for which […]

Recently, I read about a department store chain changing the name of their “plus-size” clothing line to “Fabulously Sized.” I just had to shake my head and roll my eyes. Why? Why do you have to come up with another name? I wear plus-sized clothing (according to all the sizing charts), BUT, it’s just a size. I understand the need […]

This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Whole Foods Market, however we would not partner with a business we did not feel brought value to our readers. The Cincinnati Moms Blog team enjoys shopping at Whole Foods Market and loves sharing helpful ideas with our readers.I love to cook. I love to experiment […]

It took us almost four years to get to this point, but here we are. I’m not going to lie – it’s not easy, but it’s necessary. Sometimes you just have to give up your pride, hurt, or whatever is holding you back, and take one for the team. I’m talking about the divorced parents who […]

When I was younger, I remember counting down the days until the end of the school year. It’s not that I hated school or my classmates (most of them, anyway). It’s not that I had a lot of exciting things planned for the summer or vacations to go on, either. I guess it was just […]

You’ve heard the demands growing up, and I’m pretty sure we’ve all used them a time or two: “Clean your plate! There are kids starving in (Insert Country of Preference Here)!” “Eat your vegetables so you can grow big and strong!” “No dessert if you don’t eat your dinner!” “You’re not leaving this table until […]

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Music, specifically playing the piano, has been an integral part of my life ever since I can remember. When I was younger, I had the option of a piano or braces….I chose the piano (and my teeth are perfectly straight now, by the way). I can’t imagine a […]